Description

Nickel (Raney) is a highly active, finely divided nickel-aluminum alloy catalyst, widely recognized for its exceptional surface area and porosity. This material is critical for driving hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reactions with high efficiency and selectivity. It is an indispensable component for chemical manufacturers, pharmaceutical producers, and research laboratories requiring robust catalytic performance.

Application

• Hydrogenation Catalyst: Essential for the saturation of organic compounds, including the conversion of nitriles to amines, aldehydes to alcohols, and unsaturated fats to saturated fats.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in key intermediate manufacturing steps for APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) requiring selective hydrogenation.
• Fine Chemical Production: Facilitates reactions in the synthesis of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances.
• Fuel Cell & Energy Research: Investigated as a catalyst component in hydrogen generation and fuel cell applications.
• Organic Synthesis: A versatile reagent for reduction reactions in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Food Industry: Employed in the hydrogenation of edible oils (historically significant, though modern practices vary).

Basic Information

Product Name	Nickel (Raney)
CAS No.	37187-84-1
Molecular Formula	Ni-Al (Alloy)
Molecular Weight	N/A (Alloy)
Synonyms	Raney Nickel; Raney® Nickel Catalyst; Nickel-Aluminum Alloy; Sponge Nickel; Activated Nickel; Urushibara Nickel; Ni Raney; W-2 Raney Nickel; Hydrogenation Catalyst Ni
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Raney Nickel is manufactured and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and catalytic activity. Key parameters such as nickel content, aluminum content, particle size distribution, and pyrophoricity are rigorously controlled. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its pyrophoric nature and being easily oxidized, this material must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) or kept submerged under a suitable solvent such as water or ethanol. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Handle with appropriate precautions to prevent exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder (slurry)
Nickel Content (Ni)	> 85%
Aluminum Content (Al)	< 15%
Activity (Hydrogenation)	Standardized test available
Particle Size	Customizable (e.g., -100 mesh)
Solvent (if supplied as slurry)	Water, Ethanol, or other

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.